The Defence Headquarters has denied media reports that US Marines have arrested a prominent member of the Boko Haram sect. The reports came on the heels of the arrival in the country, of foreign intelligence and security personnel from the US, UK and France, in concerted efforts to rescue the over 200 school girls abducted by insurgents on April 14th. In a statement signed by its Director of Information, Chris Olukolade, the DHQ said none of the foreign security allies have made any arrests or carried out any operation in the country, adding that the pictures being circulated by national…
Author: Wale Adebayo
The NLC President who stated this at the weekend during facility tour of the National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO), Itakpe, Kogi State, said a process whereby government institutions are given to individuals for free in the name of privatization is worrisome. “Providence has it that the president of NLC is a member of the National Council on Privatization (NCP) but when I saw that there was no or little impact that I would make to stop some of the privatization, I felt the best thing was to keep a distance but not completely withdraw myself because when decisions are…
Nigerian security forces have been placed on red alert following intelligence report that Boko Haram insurgents had regrouped in Gwoza, Borno State, with the intent to launch an attack. The Nation, quoting a military source said the insurgents had been “massing up in Gwoza with intent to strike”. “We have placed troops on red alert. We are also sending reinforcement as I speak with you. We are taking pre-emptive measures to avert a repeat of what happened in Gamboru during the week”, the source added. It would be recalled that the insurgents had attacked Gamboru, a border town on Monday leaving…
An aircraft belonging to IRS Airlines, yesterday evening crash-landed in Niger Republic. The Aircraft was believed to be on its way back to Nigeria from a C-Check when the incident occurred. The two occupants of the plane, the pilot and the co-pilot survived the crash. The co-pilot, Capt Jamil Abubakar, is the first son of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, MD Abubakar. The incident which was confirmed by the Nigeria Police via its official Twitter handle, @PoliceNG, quoted the IG as being full of gratitude to God for preserving the life of the pilot and his son, the co-pilot.…
Nigeria has gained itself more negative publicity in the media again. Out of 178 countries in the world, Nigeria is 171 – making it one of the most dangerous countries in the world to bring a child into. This new report was by Save the Children‘s 15th annual State of the World’s Mothers Report. Finland is the safest place, followed by Norway, Sweden and Iceland. 10 African countries round up the list of 178 countries, making them the worst countries. Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo account for a staggering 20 percent of child deaths. At 178, Somalia is the…
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday described the flag-off of Africa’s first marine university in Kurutie, Warri South West Local Government Area, Delta State, as proof that there can be no development without peace. “Everybody wants development, but the fact remains that there can’t be any development without peace. The last time I visited here (Gbaramatu) to see the people after the troubles before amnesty, nobody was smiling. I could not smile and the people I had come to see now could not smile”, he said. The president said the peace that has for some time reigned in the land has left…
Nigerian indigenous singer — African China, has lashed out at some Nigerian artistes for being hypocrites about the ongoing crises of the abducted girls by the dreaded insurgents in the country. According to him, the song ‘Boko Haram’ would have not just been African China alone, but a collaboration of various Nigerian artistes. African China says he approached some of his fellow artistes for collaboration about the song which they accepted, but later turned him down during production. “I was happy when I approached some of the artistes, but along the line, they turned it down saying that they couldn’t…
Sexy Ghollywood actress and model — Nadia Buari might not be Nigerian but feels our pain. The actress who is dating Nigerian actor — Jim Iyke, has expressed her sadness at the fate that has befallen the 234 unfortunate female students of the Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, who were abducted over three weeks ago. Nadia vented her frustrations on her Twitter handle, throwing up her emotions and pains. Read her message here: –
Legendary veteran DJ — DJ Jimmy Adewale Amu aka DJ Jimmy Jatt recently informed us of the formal launch of his 25th Anniversary at the Oriental Hotels in Lagos. DJ Jimmy Jatt said, “It is hard to believe that 25years have gone by and I have been having the time of my life doing the job I love. This anniversary celebration is to take people on my journey so far and also to show my appreciation for their continued support all these 25 years.” Members of the planning committee for the anniversary Matthew Ohio and Ubi Franklin of Triple MG…
And they tell you money can’t buy love…..hehe Girlfriend of one of the most famous soccer stars presently is really a total package. She is a sexy sports illustrated model and what do you expect when you are dating the world footballer of the year, Cristiano Ronaldo. 28-year-old Irina Shayk was on her latest shoot on a beach in Hawaii and seemed to be having a great time. The Russian beauty was pictured rolling around in the sand unclad with a hunky male model and later donned a tiny pair of green bikini bottoms. The beauty kept her br**sts covered…
The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) on Saturday said all elements of the Boko Haram terrorists group would be stamped out within three months. Gov. Babangida Aliyu, Chairman of the forum, said this in an address at a joint Northern States Governors/United States investors’ summit held in Abuja. “Contrary to insinuations that leaders in the region failed to openly condemn the rascality of the terrorists, we have instead worked subtly to see to the end of the insurgents. “The coming of the United States’ army to rescue the abducted Chibok school girls was as a result of the meeting the northern governors…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on Friday said terrorism was an international crime against humanity and it was not wrong for Nigeria to seek foreign assistance. The National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Muhammad Ibrahim, said this in a statement made available in Kaduna. Ibrahim said “terrorism is an international crime against humanity; therefore, there is nothing wrong in Nigeria seeking the assistance of developing nations”. He noted that countries which have indicated willingness to assist Nigeria, “have experience and expertise in dealing with such crimes”. Ibrahim said government’s effort in that direction was commendable, especially on the mission of rescuing the…
Nigeria’s army has dismissed the report by human rights group Amnesty International that it was forewarned about the attack on the Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, where over 300 school girls were abducted by Islamist sect Boko Haram. Defence spokesman Chris Olukolade on Saturday denied separate reports on Friday by Al Jazeera and Amnesty International that the Nigerian military had received advance warnings of the attack on the Chibok school, describing the reports as “unfounded”. Amnesty said on Friday it was told that security forces were given four hours’ notice of the attack on April 14, but failed to reinforce…
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, yesterday unveiled an initiative to combat malnutrition in Africa at the World Economic Forum which just ended in Abuja. The initiative entails drawing technical and financial support from global food and nutrition agencies, research institutions and donors and will see the injection of $50 million by Nigeria’s leading industrial and agricultural group, Dangote, into the project. Others, who have indicated interest in the project, aimed at eliminating malnutrition, poverty and agricultural losses by farmers around the continent, are the United Nations International Children Fund, UNICEF, and World Food Programme, WFP. Others…
Three persons suspected to have carried out armed robbery at Cham on the Gombe-Yola road have been arrested by the Gombe State Police Command. “Our men received a distress call that armed robbers had blocked the Mararaban Kulani area of the Gombe-Yola road and rushed to the scene,” said Fwaje Atajiri, Public Relations Officer of the command. Atajiri explained that a team of policemen from Cham Division were on patrol around 2.30 a.m. on Friday when they received a distress call that armed robbers were on rampage. “On sighting the patrol team, the robbers opened fire, leading to the exchange…
President Goodluck Jonathan has condoled with the FCT Minister, Sen. Bala Mohammed, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Aishatu Mohammed, describing it as an irreparable loss. Jonathan stated this in Bauchi on Saturday during his condolence visit to the minister’s family. Represented by the Vice-President, Alhaji Namadi Sambo, the president said death was a final destination of mankind. “Aishatu had lived a fulfilled life; it was her time to go and God took her away. “May the Almighty Allah forgive and grant her eternal rest. “I also pray to Allah to give you the strength to bear the loss,…
The Tin-Can Island and RORO Ports Police Command, Lagos, said on Friday that lack of operational patrol vehicles, manpower and communication gadgets had affected its operations at the port. Mr Olusegun Ajamolaya, Divisional Police Officer, made the disclosure when the Commissioner of Police, Western Port, Mr Kayode Aderanti, visited the command. Ajamolaya said that the command had no patrol vehicle in the last five years except the one it received from MRS Oil and Gas Ltd. He said the Nigerian Ports Authority had requested from stakeholders as part of their corporate social responsibility for vehicles for the command only MRS…
The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) on Saturday said the United States Army’s coming to the country to help in rescuing the abducted girls of the Government Secondary School, Chibok was a result of the meeting they had with the American government, boasting that all elements of the Boko Haram terrorists group would be stamped out within three months. “Contrary to insinuations that leaders in the region failed to openly condemn the rascality of the terrorists, we have instead worked subtly to see to the end of the insurgents,” Governor Babangida Aliyu, Chairman of the forum, said at a joint…
Cameroonian singer and businesswoman — Dencia, obviously enjoyed the world-wide media attention her bleaching product brought her and the exchange of words she had with Lupita on the same issue. She wants to feel relevant again as she has entered into another matter. The singer took to Twitter page to lash out on the media as Jada Pinkett Smith had also responded to the criticisms that trailed the picture of her 13 year old daughter with 20 year old shirtless actor Moises Arias. She tells TMz: – “There was nothing s*xual about that picture or that situation. You guys are…
One of the Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe has angrily slammed remarks made by the US former Secretary of State and First lady Hilary Clinton on ABC while fielding questions about the 234 girls abducted in Chibok . In a series of tweets Okupe describes Hilary’s comments as ‘uncharitable & condescending’… Hillary said that the Nigeria’s government has squandered their oil wealth; allowed corruption to fester, and now are losing control of parts of their (own) territory. “The seizure of these young women by this radical, extremist group, Boko Haram, is abominable, it’s criminal,…